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Platygastridae: Inostemma sp. The large horn on the back of this Inostemma is a structure for housing the wasp’s ovipositor. Inostemma belongs to a group of wasps (Platygastroidea) that carry the entire length of their ovipositors internally. Those species that require long ovipositors (for attacking hosts concealed in plant tissues, soil, or other hard-to-reach locations) Australia,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Platygastridae: Inostemma sp.

The large horn on the back of this Inostemma is a structure for housing the wasp’s ovipositor. Inostemma belongs to a group of wasps (Platygastroidea) that carry the entire length of their ovipositors internally. Those species that require long ovipositors (for attacking hosts concealed in plant tissues, soil, or other hard-to-reach locations)

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    Brilliantly researched by Christine. Posted 2 years ago

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2023. Captured Apr 15, 2023 16:13 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/11.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO6400
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.